From Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania (http://www.housingalliancepa.org/): Reducing funding for Federal Programs harms the people currently being assisted by these resources. If funding does not increase, elderly, families and those with disabilities who receive rental vouchers would be cost burdened, and … Continued
From the National Alliance to End Homelessness (http://www.endhomelessness.org): Ending homelessness must be a priority, even when the budget is constrained. We must tell Congress that we need resources to get the job done. Join the effort to increase spending for HUD’s McKinney-Vento Homeless … Continued
We’re hiring a full-time Director of Development & Programs (DDP)! Here is the job description: http://www.familypromisehcr.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2017-FPHCR-Dir.-of-Development-Programs-JD.pdf. We’re extremely excited about this new position which will help us to better serve our families and community. The DDP will be responsible for … Continued
In 3½ days the Continuing Resolution (CR) that is funding the federal government will expire. Congress needs to act by midnight Friday. Your action now may make the difference between adequate funding for HUD programs and increased homelessness. This week, … Continued
Posted at http://www.chn.org/2016/09/29/know-ever-face-homelessness/#.V-10vvkrIdU By James Abro September 29, 2016 According to the public policy organization Demos: one in seven Americans will face homelessness at some time during their lives. In addition, 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day and will continue to do so for … Continued
From the People’s Emergency Center (http://www.pec-cares.org): We have made progress with ending homelessness, let’s not stop now. One key effort that helped is the leadership of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) and its “Opening Doors” strategy. Opening Doors … Continued
Posted at http://www.chn.org/2016/04/06/fact-week-lower-income-renters-spend-nearly-h=alf-income-rent/#.VwUiDfkrIdU By Lecia Imbery April 6, 2016 Housing costs traditionally eat up a large portion of most Americans’ budgets. But for lower-income renters, rising housing costs mean even less money is left over to cover everything else. According to new … Continued